Florida Man Sentenced for Plot to Kill Ex with Water Gun
A Florida man has been sentenced to four years in prison after being found guilty of plotting to kill his ex-girlfriend with a water gun. Witnesses testified against him at trial and he will be required to serve three years of probation upon release from prison.
Jan. 31, 2023 5:21PM
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In a bizarre case, a Florida man has been sentenced to four years in prison after being found guilty of plotting to kill his ex-girlfriend with a water gun. The man, identified as John Doe, was arrested in July 2019 after police received reports that he had been harassing his ex-girlfriend and threatening her life. After an investigation, it was revealed that Doe had purchased a water gun and planned to use it to shoot his ex-girlfriend with deadly force. Doe's attorney argued that the incident was not premeditated and that the water gun was simply intended as a prank. However, prosecutors argued that Doe's actions were malicious and could have resulted in serious injury or death if they had gone through. At the trial, several witnesses testified against Doe, including his ex-girlfriend who stated she feared for her life when she heard about the plot. The jury ultimately found him guilty of aggravated assault and he was sentenced to four years in prison. Doe is expected to be released from prison within two years due to good behavior credits earned while incarcerated. He will also be required to serve three years of probation upon release and must stay away from his former girlfriend during this time period.